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    Gateway M-151X Upgrade to X7800 Possible?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Echostrike, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. Echostrike

    Echostrike Guest

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    Once again, the thread title says it all. Just got a m-151x, and I have a spare T-5550, and a spare x7800 lying around. I WANT to use the x7800 :) --but with the 44w TDP I'm not sure if it will work :confused:



    How could I find this info out? or has anyone tried successfully? (did a search to no results???)



    Thanks in advance.

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    ...or if this will not work which chip should I try and trade for, t8400, t9300?? Thanks again :)
     
    Echostrike, Jul 21, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    44W TDP tells me the notebook is not designed to handle the heat output. It'll cook in due time.
     
    Greg, Jul 21, 2008
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  3. Echostrike

    Echostrike Guest

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    Ah thank you sir for your quick reply-- the more I think about it I will be able to sleep better off at night if I stick with something with a lower tdp. I am going to post this proc in the wanted section I believe-

    :)
     
    Echostrike, Jul 21, 2008
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  4. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    44W TDP is rather high, especially for a 15.4. As for which processor to trade for, go for the T9300 or T8300. Note that the T8400 will not work in your M152XL. It's a Montevina chip.
     
    dtwn, Jul 22, 2008
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    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    it would work in the FX 6831 but not yours...sorry
     
    narsnail, Jul 22, 2008
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  6. Echostrike

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    Yes I have indeed decided to sell these chips in the wanted section and pick up one that is more compatible.

    thanks!
     
    Echostrike, Jul 23, 2008
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  7. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    even in the p-6831, i dont trust it @3.0ghz
     
    royk50, Jul 23, 2008
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  8. Echostrike

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    Wait, ive been a little slow lately so bear with me-- What do ya'll think about installing this chip, underclocking it to 2.4ghz and undervolting it? Think that I could work around the original tdp of 44w of this proc?

    thanks-


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    that way I would not have to go through the hassle of selling or trading for a replacement :)
     
    Echostrike, Jul 23, 2008
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  9. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    all you can do is try and undervolting will bring down the heat quite abit and hopefully your powersupply can handle the load. if it were me it would be in there already :).
     
    Quadzilla, Jul 23, 2008
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  10. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    it is in :D

    there is no problem running it 2.6/2.8 and i dont UV anymore.
     
    royk50, Jul 23, 2008
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  11. Echostrike

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    ahhhhhh im game. I cant walk away from a tech challenge. I just clock this baby to 3.4 ghz and toast some marshmellows on the fire!!! haha (jk)

    Bring it on! ill post the results for any future crazy ppl with the m-151x!!!


    Kind of off topic, but the day after I bought this lappie (on sunday) the gateway site now says its out of stock and being replaced with a new model. Ya'll think its worth complaining/talking to a sales rep about an upgrade to new system--or not a chance in h#ll
     
    Echostrike, Jul 23, 2008
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